...I teach literacy and reading skills as well as the LOVE of reading to all ages, specializing in grades 2-8. My philosophy is that reading and good books can teach skills across the curriculum. I have seen the love of and interest in reading die in students using a traditional curriculum, and I want that interest and love to last a lifetime! (read more)
I am currently an English teacher in NE Iowa, teaching students from grades 6-12. I am a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, and I am looking for opportunities in the area to help students reach their goals, whether they be to score higher on the ACT or simply improve in a class. I am very flexible with hours, but would mainly need to have tutoring sessions on nights and weekends. (read more)
...I've always loved reading and excelled in all of my English classes growing up. I understand, though, that many struggle with English, whether it's with reading or whether it's with writing. I've seen the struggle first-hand when I taught English to students in Japan, as well as when I taught 2nd Grade to both native English speakers and ESL students. (read more)